Looking for the right diet buddy

I'm looking for a diet buddy! Go figure right? I've been using this site for some time (About 8 months I believe). I've lost some weight... and I've strayed away from the site and gained it back. But, I'm finally ready to commit.

Some things in my favor;

I love to cook, eat healthy, and quite often come up with very delicious ( I think) and creative low cal dishes.
I LOVE to be active outdoors.
I am now, for the first time in my 21 years, Really* trying to take responsibility for my mental and physical health.

Some things not in my favor;

I enjoy drinking alcohol
I also binge/crave terrible food when I've been drinking
After a long fight with bipolar/ many other mental health problems my
mother chose to end her life this May.
This brings many sad and unmotivated days to my life.

A diet buddy who can relate to anything I have said in this post would be fantastic!
Also, I'm not religious. Absolutely have no problem with anyone who is, but I would not be able to connect with my diet buddy in that way (if you need that from your diet buddy, I am not for you).

Look forward to hearing from.. anyone? =)

Hello everyone,

I'm looking for a diet buddy! Go figure right? I've been using this site for some time (About 8 months I believe). I've lost some weight... and I've strayed away from the site and gained it back. But, I'm finally ready to commit.

Some things in my favor;

I love to cook, eat healthy, and quite often come up with very delicious ( I think) and creative low cal dishes.
I LOVE to be active outdoors.
I am now, for the first time in my 21 years, Really* trying to take responsibility for my mental and physical health.

Some things not in my favor;

I enjoy drinking alcohol
I also binge/crave terrible food when I've been drinking
After a long fight with bipolar/ many other mental health problems my
mother chose to end her life this May.
This brings many sad and unmotivated days to my life.

A diet buddy who can relate to anything I have said in this post would be fantastic!
Also, I'm not religious. Absolutely have no problem with anyone who is, but I would not be able to connect with my diet buddy in that way (if you need that from your diet buddy, I am not for you).

I am sad for you kcourt2011. I am not what you want as a diet buddy, much older, and also you would probably say religious as I rely on prayer everyday. But your story touched my heart and I just wanted to say that. Fluffy Angels is our group and we have all ages, but there is a strong bent on Christian encouragement. You are more than welcome to join us or post occasionally. We often have competitions, counting points for keeping a journal, eating the right foods, drinking sufficient water, and doing plenty of exercise. I admire your resolve and wish you the best of luck in your venture to gain and maintain good mental and physical health.

I am sad for you kcourt2011. I am not what you want as a diet buddy, much older, and also you would probably say religious as I rely on prayer everyday. But your story touched my heart and I just wanted to say that. Fluffy Angels is our group and we have all ages, but there is a strong bent on Christian encouragement. You are more than welcome to join us or post occasionally. We often have competitions, counting points for keeping a journal, eating the right foods, drinking sufficient water, and doing plenty of exercise. I admire your resolve and wish you the best of luck in your venture to gain and maintain good mental and physical health.

RAMONAJoined MCC March 15, 2007, initiated Fluffy Angels May 1, 2007. Retired College Dean and former Music Teacher, married to Doug, retired College President. Two sons, married with children. Live near the coast of beautiful North Carolina and love traveling to the mountains often.
Favorite Scripture, Prov. 3:5,6 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

I am new to this site (literally signed up just now) and am also looking for a buddy to check in with. I'm 30 years old and looking to lose 40-50 pounds. We have several things in common, including the family history of bipolar and suicide. I'm also very social and the weekends tend to be a challenge as my husband plays in a rock band and therefore we tend to be at bars often for his shows. I have a major binge problem when I've had a few too many, am bored, tired, happy, sad...I have a binge problem. I want to be active and I love working out, but also have some motivation issues. Oh, and I'm an agnostic.

This is my fist time on one of these websites, and I've got to admit, I kind of feel like I just posted an ad in a dating column. LOL! Anyway, I'd love to have a buddy on here to tell me like it is, call me out on my excuses and help keep me moving in the right direction. In return, I can offer the exact same honest support.

As a matter of fact, I could probably use a handful of these buddies!

How terrible for you to have gone through such a loss!

I am new to this site (literally signed up just now) and am also looking for a buddy to check in with. I'm 30 years old and looking to lose 40-50 pounds. We have several things in common, including the family history of bipolar and suicide. I'm also very social and the weekends tend to be a challenge as my husband plays in a rock band and therefore we tend to be at bars often for his shows. I have a major binge problem when I've had a few too many, am bored, tired, happy, sad...I have a binge problem. I want to be active and I love working out, but also have some motivation issues. Oh, and I'm an agnostic.

This is my fist time on one of these websites, and I've got to admit, I kind of feel like I just posted an ad in a dating column. LOL! Anyway, I'd love to have a buddy on here to tell me like it is, call me out on my excuses and help keep me moving in the right direction. In return, I can offer the exact same honest support.

I love food and gain much comfort from it. I hate to cook after cooking most of my life. I find it harder and harder to be more creative in cooking. My husband does not cook or even boil water. I have to do everything. Plan the meals, shop and then cook. He will wash the dishes which helps a lot.

I exercise twice a week for over an hour but see no results. My husband is in shape and criticizes how I look and does not offer the support I need. He hates me because I am overweight not as much as I hate myself. I have tried Jenny Craig and weight watchers and lose weight but I cheat. I get hungry at night just before bed which is not good, I eat healthy and love fruits and vegetables.

I am sorry to hear about your mother. I know people with mental health issues who cope through medication and therapy. I understand mental health issues and can offer some comfort if needed.

I hope we can be buddies. Write soon.

Joanne 368

I love food and gain much comfort from it. I hate to cook after cooking most of my life. I find it harder and harder to be more creative in cooking. My husband does not cook or even boil water. I have to do everything. Plan the meals, shop and then cook. He will wash the dishes which helps a lot.

I exercise twice a week for over an hour but see no results. My husband is in shape and criticizes how I look and does not offer the support I need. He hates me because I am overweight not as much as I hate myself. I have tried Jenny Craig and weight watchers and lose weight but I cheat. I get hungry at night just before bed which is not good, I eat healthy and love fruits and vegetables.

I am sorry to hear about your mother. I know people with mental health issues who cope through medication and therapy. I understand mental health issues and can offer some comfort if needed.

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